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Government Scholarships & Student Loans
Simplified rules for Post-Matric, Pre-Matric, Kanyashree, Oikyashree, Sikshashree, Aikyashree, and state Student Credit Cards.
Kanyashree Prakalpa
Who Can Apply
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB
Key Benefits
- •K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18
- •K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)
Updated: July 2026Track Status
WB Student Credit Card
Who Can Apply
WB students admitted to higher education
Key Benefits
- •Soft loan up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for higher education
- •Simple interest rate of 4% (6% for professional courses)
Updated: July 2026Track Status
Samabyathi Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Minority community students in Class 1-8
Key Benefits
- •Annual scholarship amount for minority students in primary/upper primary level
Updated: June 2026Track Status
Oikyashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Minority students Class 9+ with family income < Rs. 2.5L
Key Benefits
- •Monthly stipend for minority students from Class 9 onwards
- •Covers tuition and maintenance costs
Updated: June 2026Track Status
Sikshashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
SC/ST students in Class 5-8 in WB
Key Benefits
- •Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in upper primary level
- •Prevention of school dropout
Updated: June 2026Track Status
Aikyashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Minority students at all levels in WB
Key Benefits
- •Consolidated scholarship covering pre-matric and post-matric minority students
- •Covers admission fees, tuition, maintenance allowance
Updated: July 2026Track Status
National Scholarship Portal
Who Can Apply
Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS backgrounds seeking scholarships
Key Benefits
- •Centralized portal for 100+ central and state scholarships
- •Pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships
Updated: July 2026Track Status
Gujarat Namo Lakshmi Yojana
Who Can Apply
Girl students in Class 9-12 in Gujarat government or recognized schools
Key Benefits
- •Total scholarship of Rs. 50,000 over four years (Class 9 to Class 12)
- •Class 9 and 10: Rs. 10,000 per year (Rs. 500/month for 10 months based on attendance + remaining after passing board exam)
Updated: July 2026Track Status